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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
7
Mr. Jant Miller of Ingram, in good health at fifty years of marriage, credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with keeping him strong and vigorous during his celebration.
An old advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as invigorating tonic and nerve strength booster for men women and children. It claims improved digestion and nourishment, weighs cautions about genuine seals, warns against imitations, notes price one dollar, and offers medical advice free. The ad references Rochester New York maker.
Augusta Ga May 23 Special The sisey fifth grand lodge of Odd Fellows opened with a parade drawing 1500 participants. Mayors and grand officers addressed the crowd. Atlanta captured the first prize in last night's encampment drill followed by Macon and Savannah, as officers were elected for the grand lodge and Rebekah auxiliary.
Washington May 23 The senate passed a migration bill after approving a package of bills. Debate focused on creating an Information division to aid newcomers with regional distribution concerns. Amendments authorize immigration agencies at stations and funding up to 20000 for the new division. Senator McCreary urged better southern representation in immigration services. Senator Bacon urged state representation at stations through immigration societies. A commissioner of immigration at New Orleans was authorized.
Washington May 29 This amendment by Senator Clay secures a fifteen day paid vacation for rural free delivery carriers under the Postoffice appropriation bill. The measure would cost about 1 260 000 and keep rural delivery growth steady, with substitutes covering work during vacations. The Senate committee also preserves funds for the Southern fast mail train and aims to extend rural routes nationwide.
Washington May 23 Secretary Taft urged Congress to empower the Panama canal commission to buy two steel dredges abroad and allow overseas purchases when domestic prices are extortionate. A committee authorization would permit foreign purchases for supplies not reasonably priced in the United States under a resolution restricting materials to domestic production unless bids are deemed extortionate. Algrich pushed the measure but action was postponed until tomorrow.
Tate Sears four-year-old son of the late David W. Sears drowned while watching a pony near Judge J. W. Sears's residence in eastern Dawson County. A boat capsized and he was thrown into deep water. companions struggled to save him but he could not swim well.
Washington May 23 Former Chief Engineer Jain W Wallace of the canal project publishes a letter to Senator Millard chair of the committee on interoceanic canals. He accuses Secretary Taft of abusing his official position to attack him and asserts Taft intended to defame him in private. He questions Governor Magoon and accuses Taft of bias toward Cromwell while noting Cromwell sought improper US payment later disallowed by the president.
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices lists George Beasley aged 43 at 336 Pal Ham street with services to be announced, M J Kennedy aged 45 with a Masonic funeral at West View cemetery, and infant Willam Benjamin Brownon nine months, plus Mrs Mattie Helms of Columbus aged 62. The Montgomery figure Rev George W Patterson aged 44, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, noted for southern prominence, with four years in Montgomery.
Wolfsheimer & Co. ts and J E Hanger Sr and Jr are sued in equity by FB Hanger in Fulton County Superior Court. The case is returnable to the July term 1905. Defendants must appear on the first Monday in July 1905 to plead. Witness Hon John T Pendleton, judge, May 7, 1898. Arnold Broyles, Clerk of said Court.
Decatur May 23 Judge Johns denied an injunction to restrain the Cumberland Presbyterian union. He ruled church acts are binding in civil matters if fair and honest, and that ecclesiastical decisions cannot be reviewed as doctrinal disputes by courts. The assembly adopted a union report despite anti union protests. Northern Presbyterians debate over a book of forms ends in compromise.
At a police matinee yesterday afternoon Herolder Broyles appraised kisses at 15.75. Mia Ettie Owensby and Walter Guest pleaded not guilty. Officers Wiley and Roberts were present. The Recorder noted Guest had no right to kiss a married woman and set fines of 15.75 for each defendant.
Advert shows Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery using glycerine as solvent. Claims non alcoholic solution preserves medicinal principles from native plants and relieves weak nervous women. Cites professional endorsements and warns about cheap giveaway trials. Includes request for inquiries to R. Pierce Buffalo NY and offers free medical guidance.
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